Two minutes later, a chip from Josh Ingold fell right into the hands of the last Jets player they would have hoped for in Mark Brandon, who was off in a flash, running some 70 metres to add to his growing try tally for the season.

The Jets didn’t even need a full set of six before Nathan Falzon crossed for their third try.

Mark Brandon then nailed a tough conversion to put the Jets in front 18-6.

Berry finally managed to get the ball back, but couldn’t hold it for long and paid the price when Ryan James busted through to add another try for the Jets.

The Magpies promising start was well and truly dashed when Steve Brandon scored went in just before half time, giving the Jets a 26-6 lead at the break.

The Magpies injury-ravaged season continued, with Lloyd Sharpe taken off in an ambulance at half time with a knee injury and it only got worse for the visitors when play resumed.

Barely five minutes into the second half, Magpies fullback Blake Harris-Davis spilled the lollies from a Geoff Johnson bomb, right in front of his in-goal.

The Jets took full advantage, with ex-Magpies Mick Blattner burrowing over for a try, much to the delight of his former team mates.

At 32-6, it looked like the scoreboard attendant might be hard at work, but things soon went quiet for the Jets.

The Magpies were finally given something to smile about in the 55th minute when James Knight went over in the corner, bringing it back to 32-10.

A 40/20 from Josh Ingold on their next set of six almost saw the Magpies go back to back, before the ball was lost over the line.